Ukraine shoots down 129 of 149 enemy UAVs, 19 strikes recorded across 15 locations
On Wednesday night, Ukraine’s Defense Forces neutralized 129 out of 149 enemy UAVs, while 19 UAV strikes were recorded at 15 locations, according to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
"According to preliminary data as of 08:30, air defense shot down or suppressed 129 enemy UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and other types across the north, south, and east of the country," the report stated.
On the night of March 4 (starting from 18:00 on March 3), Russia attacked with 149 strike UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and other types from the directions of Bryansk, Kursk, Millerovo, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk—Russia, and Hvardiiske—occupied Crimea. Approximately 100 of these were Shahed UAVs."
As noted, the air attack was repelled by aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare (EW) units, unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
The report recorded 19 strike UAV hits at 15 locations, as well as falling debris from downed drones at one location.
The attack is ongoing, and several enemy UAVs remain in the airspace, the command added.
